diff --git a/moremesecons_commandblock/init.lua b/moremesecons_commandblock/init.lua
index 024c6b3..64ca28c 100644
--- a/moremesecons_commandblock/init.lua
+++ b/moremesecons_commandblock/init.lua
@@ -52,11 +52,11 @@ local function receive_fields(pos, _, fields, player)
 end
 
 local function resolve_commands(commands, pos)
-	local nearest = nil
+	local nearest = ""
 	local min_distance = math.huge
 	local players = minetest.get_connected_players()
 	for _, player in pairs(players) do
-		local distance = vector.distance(pos, player:getpos())
+		local distance = vector.distance(pos, player:get_pos())
 		if distance < min_distance then
 			min_distance = distance
 			nearest = player:get_player_name()